“USB is the simplest and most pervasive connector available today,
making USB Type-C the logical choice for the future of digital audio”

Device manufacturers can eliminate the need for multiple ports and
efficiently deliver data, power and video over a single connector with
USB Type-C™ and USB Power Delivery. To further support a single-cable
solution, USB Audio over USB Type-C™ provides a standardized approach to
deliver compelling user benefits, device interoperability and
ease-of-use across all digital audio applications.

“USB is the simplest and most pervasive connector available today,
making USB Type-C the logical choice for the future of digital audio,”
said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO. “We encourage companies
interested in adopting USB specifications to take advantage of USB-IF
resources to reduce time-to-market and deliver reliable USB products.”

The USB Audio Device Class 3.0 specification makes it easier to support
digital audio over USB, add capabilities to reduce power consumption and
add support for new features such as hotword detection. It defines
minimum interoperability requirements across analog and digital
solutions to minimize user confusion when not all hosts or devices
support audio consistently. USB Audio over USB Type-C™ allows OEMs to
remove the 3.5mm analog audio jack, shaving up to a millimeter off
product designs and reducing the number of connectors on a device. Fewer
connectors will open the door for innovation in countless ways and make
it easier to design waterproof or water-resistant devices. For more
information and to download the specification, please visit the USB-IF
website at www.usb.org.

USB-IF Developer Days

USB-IF is hosting two USB Developer Days, the first in Houston,
September 27-28 and the second in Hong Kong, October 19-20. USB-IF
encourages hardware developers and software developers with a focus on
I/O connectivity and performance, form factor design, user interface,
power management, cables, connectors and other areas of expertise to
attend the USB DevDays. USB-IF membership is not required, space is
limited and registration fees apply. For more information, please visit
the USB-IF
website.

About the USB-IF

The non-profit USB Implementers Forum, Inc. was formed to provide a
support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of USB
technology as defined in the USB specifications. The USB-IF facilitates
the development of high-quality compatible USB devices through its logo
and compliance program, and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality
of products that have passed compliance testing. Further information,
including postings of the most recent product and technology
announcements, is available by visiting the USB-IF website at www.usb.org.